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Red Wing Shoe Company

Makes work, safety and everyday footwear

Retail Industrial Manager and Back-up Driver

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
No salary listed
Junior
Elk Grove Village, IL, USA
In Person
RetailRetail Store Management

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience is required.
  • Two years of managerial experience are required.
  • Knowledge of and comfort with technology and Microsoft Office programs are required.
  • Ability to pass and remain compliant with Department of Transportation requirements, including a physical and drug screen, and be at least 21 years old.
  • A valid driver's license is required.
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds, bend or squat to lace shoes, lift overhead, twist, climb a ladder, and stand for long periods is required.
  • Ability to perform housekeeping duties, including vacuuming, mopping and waxing floors, washing windows, using disinfectant chemicals, discarding trash, maintaining recycling, and installing and maintaining furniture, fixtures, and displays.
Responsibilities
  • Manage inter-store transfers, payment collections, and follow-up as outlined in the Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Analyze monthly profit and loss statements and adjust operating expenses to ensure store profitability.
  • Manage the monthly labor model as defined by monthly labor and sales budgets.
  • Uphold merchandising and brand standards to meet store presentation requirements.
  • Manage inventory levels and accuracy by completing style counts, monthly wall counts, and product assortment reviews.
  • Guide each customer through the company's Ultimate Fit Experience.
  • Recommend appropriate accessories and educate customers about their benefits.
  • Generate industrial sales leads.
  • Achieve and exceed daily productivity and sales goals.
  • Maintain the integrity of sales floor presentation, store signage, and housekeeping standards.
  • Maintain proficiency with product knowledge, technical standards, and operating standards through continuous learning.
  • Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by following organizational standards and legal regulations.
  • Maintain industrial and Red Wing for Business account operational requirements.
  • Build collaborative relationships with field team members and business partners.
  • Manage store staff by consistently implementing retail initiatives, policies and procedures, goal setting, and performance management.
  • Foster continuous education and development while supporting company training initiatives and participation in learning activities.
  • Recruit, develop, and train store associates to achieve operational and sales objectives and adhere to policies and guidelines.
  • Create an inclusive environment with positive employee morale and safe working conditions.
  • Support the Region Operations Manager in daily regional operations.
  • Act as a backup driver for the Mobile Sales Representative by assisting with truck runs, fittings, and onsite service as needed.
  • Maintain knowledge of the company's electronic communication software.
  • Maintain quality service by establishing, following, and enforcing organizational quality system standards.
  • Uphold the company's core values.
  • Perform additional duties as required and conduct oneself in accordance with company policies.
  • Work in a retail store, warehouse, and mobile shoe truck environment, including driving or selling shoes from the truck.
Desired Qualifications
  • Thorough knowledge of the company's mission, values, and organizational structure.
  • Knowledge of profit and loss.
  • Curiosity, passion for new ideas, and a focus on driving growth.
  • Problem-solving ability.
  • Retail footwear experience.
  • Specialty retail experience.
  • Employee development experience.

About the company

Red Wing Shoe Company makes work and safety footwear for tradespeople and industrial workers, alongside casual boots for everyday wear. Its Red Wing Heritage collection adapts designs from the company's work boot history, while Irish Setter serves workers and outdoor enthusiasts. The group sells footwear, garments and accessories through branded stores, independent dealers and online channels, combining its own manufacturing operations with a retail business. Customers choose products for the protection, fit and durability required by their jobs or for the look of traditional leather boots. Founded in 1905, the privately held company is headquartered in Red Wing, Minnesota.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Red Wing, MN

Founded

1905

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What believers are saying

  • Workplace accounts add a sales channel: Red Wing for Business manages footwear purchasing through portals and digital vouchers.
  • Repairs extend customer relationships: Red Wing's Minnesota shop and nationwide repair partners service customers' existing boots.
  • Part-timers receive retirement support: the Spring, Texas retail associate listing includes a 401(k) match and financial planning assistance.

What critics are saying

  • Retail work is physical: Spring, Texas part-time associates must lift 50 pounds and stand for long periods.
  • Store ownership fragments the employer network: Red Wing recruits independent dealer investors, so branded stores include separate businesses.
  • Repairability has limits: Red Wing says cracked insoles, torn uppers and worn-through linings usually prevent boot repairs.

What makes Red Wing Shoe Company unique

  • Leather supply sits inside the group: Red Wing owns S.B. Foot, which also sells leather beyond footwear.
  • Fit data feeds product development: IronFlex draws on more than three million customer foot scans.
  • The portfolio includes hospitality: Red Wing owns the historic St. James Hotel alongside its footwear businesses.

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